Page 36 – Terrible Mothers
You didn’t think I’d forgotten about Harriet did you? Jane sure did!
This page references things mentioned way back on page 1, when the family first moved into their new home.
Original Script
MOM Standing in the front doorway Jane!!! MOM Sinks into her husband and sobs. Oh, Thomas! What have I done? I really am a terrible mother. THOMAS No, your mother was a terrible mother. You are doing the best given her… Unusual circumstances. MOM It is this accursed house. Moving back home has been a mistake. I thought I was past it all. BIRD off screen Chee-dee-dee?
Wow, that first panel is gorgeous. This is a great page. Great way of subtly fleshing out the backstory. Marry’s mother sounds like quite the character. And Jane. What’s the gonna do? Catch the thief speeding away on foot? So rash.
Oh, and I had to google “autogyro”. 🙂
Autogyro sounds like some made up word, but they’re really neat little personal flying machines that have been around for awhile. They do not look easy to fly, though.
The Henry Ford Museum, outside of Detroit, has one: https://www.thehenryford.org/exhibits/heroes/inventors/autogiro_big.asp
That first panel is breathtaking. It’s got such a “Naked City,” 1950’s Noir feel to it.
And yes, it’s time for Harriet to do her Lassie impression. “Find Jane, Harriet! Go find Jane! Then poop on the bad woman’s head again!”
“Chirp!”
“What is it, girl? Is Jane suck in the sewer again?”
Even today, it looks sounds far more advanced and impressive than I’m sure it is in reality.
Actually listening to Jane would be an excellent start.
Can Jane sense the presence of the necklace also or is it only Sir Ezra who has that ability?
Nope, Jane cannot sense the necklace. Only Sir Ezra, and I guess perhaps Harriet the chickadee as well.
I wonder if it might have been a good idea to bring her bird with her. A chickadee’s-eye view might have come in handy.
Also, I echo the praise for the art on this page. Amazing work, really!
Thanks, Melaredblu. Her bird friend isn’t the only thing Jane forgot: wallet, flashlight, vehicle, etc. But, at least she’s wearing shoes (only because they were already on her feet).
The art reminds me of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman, good work!
I know what you mean, it looks like a different artist did each chapter. I kid, I kid. I’m actually flattered. Thanks for reading, Kagaenod!
Man… teenagers. Geez.